Few countries give us carefree summer yearnings like Italy does. Therein lies the problem: We’re not the only ones who have the brilliant idea to travel to Venice, Positano, or Lake Como in the dead of summer—and the swarms of tourists are scary to brave.
But Italians know just where to go to escape the crowd and Matteo Della Grazia, owner of Discover Your Italy, a boutique travel outfitter known for showcasing the “Italian’s Italy,” is encouraging travelers to explore some of the country’s lesser-known destinations. His suggestions to avoid the crowd include cities like Ischia, Lecce, Treviso, Santa Margherita Ligure, Siracusa and Lake Maggiore.
